Occupational Therapists pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,300 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Fargo earn between $77,080 and $99,150.
- $67K10th
- $77K25th
- $82KMedian
- $99K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,170 | $7,181 | $41.43 |
| Median | $81,870 | $6,822 | $39.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,080 | $6,423 | $37.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,150 | $8,262 | $47.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($87,670) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $86,170 | $81,870 | $66,840 | $106,300 | 210 |
| North Dakota | $87,670 | $83,200 | $66,890 | $106,300 | 570 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $86,170, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $69,051 a year, or $5,754 a month and $2,656 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $69,051 | $5,754 |
| Working in MN | $65,114 | $5,426 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $86,170 buys what about $94,827 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Grand Forks pays the most ($87,200).
- Grand Forks$87,200
- Bismarck$86,570
- Fargo$86,170
- Minot$82,990
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Fargo: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Fargo?
$41.43 an hour on average, and $39.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Fargo?
About $69,051 a year ($5,754 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,170.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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